Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 2nd Pat
Indian War Era US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Sling – 2nd Pattern – Original – Nice Condition. This is the 2nd Pattern Sling, with a single hook at one end and a brass stud loop at the other end. The sling is approximatley 1 1/4″ wide x 65″ long. These longer slings were commonly made by sewing two salvaged Civil War Musket Sling together. You can see the seam were the two slings were sewen together. The only visible markings on the sling is a “US”. The leather is soft and supple, some surface cracking at the loops positions. No breaks through the leather. It has the original sling keeper. Still has the original dark brown color. The sling is used, please see photo’s for condition. The age of the leather, will make the sling weaker than when it was new, and may not be able to support the weight of the weapon. Check out my other items. The free listing tool. The item “Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 2nd Pat” is in sale since Wednesday, March 16, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Indian Wars (1866-97)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “koolstuff1958″ and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country: United States of America
- Time Period: Indian Wars 1866-1897
- Item: Trapdoor Rifle Sling
- Weapon: M1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
- Branch of Service: US Army
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